2 If he became acceptable to God because of what he did, then he would have something to boast about. But he would never be able to boast about it to God.
3 The Scriptures say, “God accepted Abraham because Abraham had faith in him.”
4 Money paid to workers isn't a gift. It is something they earn by working.
5 But you cannot make God accept you because of something you do. God accepts sinners only because they have faith in him.
6 In the Scriptures David talks about the blessings that come to people who are acceptable to God, even though they don't do anything to deserve these blessings. David says,
7 “God blesses peoplewhose sins are forgivenand whose evil deedsare forgotten.
8 The Lord blesses peoplewhose sins are erasedfrom his book.”